How far is Kentucky, AR from Mena, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Mena, AR is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Mena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Mena.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
6.3 mi · 11 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Hot Springs Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue on Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Park Avenue
72 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue
6.1 mi · 9 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
29.5 mi · 51 min · East Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Mena Street
1581 ft · 39 sec · Mena Street
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
114 m · 19 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto DeQueen Street
24 m · 4 sec · DeQueen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · DeQueen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Mena.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Albert Pike Road
Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Mena?
The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Ida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Kentucky and 52.4 miles from Mena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mena.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Ida.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Mena. Straight-line distance: 89.78 mi (144.49 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mena
City in Arkansas
| Population | 5,410 |
| Coordinates | 34.5862200, -94.2396600 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mena (-94.23966, 34.58622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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